Meaning of the word preoperative in English

What does preoperative mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preoperative

US /ˌpriːˈɑːp.ɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˌpriːˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Adjective